Millions Saved as District Prioritizes Healthy Learning Environments
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
The Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD) serves over 22,000 students across 13 schools. The district faced several key challenges, including aging HVAC infrastructure, declining indoor air quality, and rising operational and maintenance costs. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic further emphasized the need to improve ventilation and air filtration to protect the health of students and staff. Additionally, AVUHSD needed to execute large-scale upgrades across multiple campuses while maintaining instructional continuity.
1.3M
YEar one Guaranteed Savings (Multi-Phase)
42.7M
Total Operations & Maintenance Savings
22,000
students served
13
Facilities
Innovative Solutions
We implemented a multi-phase infrastructure improvement plan designed to maximize efficiency, resiliency, and indoor environmental quality across the district. Each phase strategically addressed immediate facility needs while laying the groundwork for long-term energy savings.
Implemented advanced building controls enabling remote monitoring and management of temperature settings for optimal comfort and reduced energy consumption.
Installed high-efficiency HVAC units providing reliable performance, supporting occupancy-based scheduling, and lowering operational costs.
Upgraded outdated thermostats and energy management systems integrating all equipment into a centralized, modern control platform.
Replaced end-of-life HVAC units eliminating maintenance issues and improving overall system reliability.
Enhanced ventilation and air filtration systems improving indoor air quality and supporting healthier learning environments.
Mitigated risk of equipment failures reducing emergency repair costs and extending the life of mechanical assets.
Integrated Automated Logic Controls (ALC) delivering superior building automation, data insights, and long-term operational flexibility.
IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Enhanced ventilation and filtration systems creating cleaner, safer classrooms that helped reduce the spread of airborne illnesses and support better student focus and attendance.
Optimized Energy Management
Automated Logic Controls and remote monitoring maximize efficiency, enabling quick issue detection and real-time adjustments for consistent comfort.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance costs ensure sustainable financial returns, freeing up district resources to reinvest in educational programs and facility improvements.
From the Client
“ESG’s honesty, incredible care, and professionalism are why I consider them to be more than just .a vendor ... They’re our partner.”
- Kevin Vensko, Assistant Superintendent, Business Service
